Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Sheriff
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Global Tel*Link dba ViaPath Technologies
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/a
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a ratification of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Global Tel*Link dba ViaPath Technologies in the amount of $822,715 for offender management software for the Sheriff's Office through October 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
This request is to approve a renewal to Global Tel*Link dba ViaPath Technologies for Offender Management Software for Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this renewal will allow continued use of Offender Management Software for Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Alternative Options:
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Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
4/10/2025
183
First Renewal
10/31/2023
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